Postdoc: High-Temp Superconducting Undulator R&D

Paul Scherrer Institut; Villigen; On-site; CHF 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Villigen is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in High-Temperature Superconducting Undulator Technology. You will contribute to the SwissFELplus project by developing a variable-polarization undulator based on superconducting REBCO tapes and coordinate cryogenic testing.

Working with the Insertion Devices Group, you will perform design and development activities, analyze magnetic measurement data, and document results for dissemination at conferences and in

Qualifications

• PhD degree in physics, electrical engineering or a closely related field.
• Experience with REBCO tapes or superconducting magnets.
• Experience with magnetic measurements, cryogenic testing or electromagnetic simulations of technical superconductors is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, communication and teamwork skills.
• Excellent English skills are required, while German is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Take an active role in developing a variable-polarization undulator based on superconducting REBCO tapes within the SwissFELplus project.
• Independently carry out selected design and development activities while working closely with scientists, engineers and technical specialists.
• Support the design and manufacture of the REBCO tape undulator and coordinate its cryogenic testing.
• Analyze and interpret magnetic measurement data and use the results to improve the undulator design.
• Document and communicate your work through technical reports, scientific publications and presentations at conferences and project meetings.
• Participate actively in SwissFELplus meetings and contribute to the successful progress of the project.

Skills

REBCO tapes experience

Superconducting magnets experience

Magnetic measurements knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

English proficiency

Education

PhD in physics / electrical engineering

Tools

Electromagnetic simulations

Job description

The Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Villigen is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow in High-Temperature Superconducting Undulator Technology. You will contribute to the SwissFELplus project by developing a variable-polarization undulator based on superconducting REBCO tapes and coordinate cryogenic testing.

Working with the Insertion Devices Group, you will perform design and development activities, analyze magnetic measurement data, and document results for dissemination at conferences and in